How much does laminated glass retrofit cost in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles?
As a guide, laminated glass retrofit costs £174 to £534 including VAT (£145 to £445 plus VAT) per pane. Because work in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles is arranged individually, we confirm the full price, including any travel, in writing first.
A laminated glass retrofit replaces the glass in frames you already have with laminated glass or laminated sealed units, so an existing building gets much more resistance to break-in without the cost and disruption of new windows. It suits homes, offices and shops where the frames are still sound.
What goes into laminated glass retrofit
- Pane-by-pane record of glass fitted
- Matched to existing rebate depth and beads
- Laminated single panes or laminated sealed units
- Phased work by elevation or floor
- Survey of every frame before ordering
- Frames, finishes and locks unchanged
Covering Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
Work in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles is arranged individually because of travel, including in Kirkwall, Lerwick and Stornoway. Send your postcode and we will confirm what is possible.
The island groups have small stone-built towns such as Kirkwall, Lerwick and Stornoway and scattered rural properties, with exposed weather and ferry freight for every glass delivery.
Typical places for laminated glass retrofit:
- Buildings where frames are too new to replace
- Offices with older glazing
- Homes with sound uPVC or aluminium windows
- Blocks of flats with communal glazing
Towns in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
Things to decide before you order
Which elevations first
Ground-floor, rear and hidden glass carries most of the risk, so it usually comes first.
Phasing and budget
Retrofits phase easily. You can upgrade the riskiest panes now and the rest later.
Rules that apply in Scotland
Security rules for new homes
Standard 4.13 asks for doors and windows in new homes that are vulnerable to unlawful entry to be secure. Glazing that would let someone reach a lock from outside should be laminated or similarly robust, and easily accessible openable windows need a keyed lock or a keyless lock with laminated glass. It applies through the building warrant for new homes and conversions.
Listed buildings and conservation areas
Listed buildings in Scotland need listed building consent from the council for works affecting their character, which can include historic glass, glazing bars and sash windows. Historic Environment Scotland is consulted on some cases and publishes guidance on traditional windows. Conservation areas bring extra scrutiny of shopfronts and external changes.
How it works
- Send sizes, photos and your postcode
- We confirm what is possible and when
- Fixed price in writing
- Glass made, delivered and fitted
Laminated glass retrofit in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles: questions
Which towns in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles do you cover?
Work across Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles is arranged individually because of travel and glass delivery, including in Kirkwall, Lerwick and Stornoway. Send your postcode and we will confirm what is possible.
Can you do the work in phases?
Yes. Many customers start with the most exposed windows and do the rest later.
Is retrofitting cheaper than new windows?
Usually, yes, because frames, plastering and making good are not involved. It only makes sense where the frames are sound.
Do I need permission to change the glass?
Changing glass in existing frames is generally treated as a repair. Listed buildings may still need listed building consent, so check with the council.
Other glazing in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
- Laminated roof and conservatory glass
- Blast-resistant glazing
- Security glass for doors
- Anti-bandit glass
- Laminated security glass
- Glazing bead security upgrades
Send sizes and photos with the form, or call 0800 088 6248.